Hussam Elghussein

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New guide supports wildfire evacuees across B.C.

Wildfires Hussam Elghussein -
Wildfires are affecting B.C. more than ever, and United Way BC looks to help communities welcome evacuees through a new guide. The Social Sector Activation Guide will address gaps in...

Valley Educator sharing stories about Palestinian family tonight

Education Hussam Elghussein -
A Comox Valley educator looks to share her stories connecting with Palestinians in Egypt tonight.

Province increases tax credit to support game developers

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government will support game developers by increasing a tax credit. The province announced it’s increasing the interactive digital media tax credit from 17.5 percent to 25 percent to...

Incident at Comox Lake led to the death of a teenager

RCMP Hussam Elghussein -
A tragic incident led to the death of a 17-year-old boy at Comox Lake. On Saturday night at 9:45, Comox Valley RCMP first responders were called to Devil’s Ladder at...

First of its kind menopause clinic for BC patients officially launched

Health Hussam Elghussein -
A first of its kind menopause clinic hopes to give those experiencing complex menopause symptoms in B.C. the care they need.

Province wants community input on new employment model

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government wants your input on a new model aimed at getting people employed. The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has announced a new model for WorkBC,...

City to hold online sessions on Community Plan updates this month

City of Courtenay Hussam Elghussein -
You can learn more about the City’s updates to the community plan through virtual sessions. The City of Courtenay is updating its Official Community Plan, a document that guides the...

IIO investigating Courtenay arrest from this January

Crime Hussam Elghussein -
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is asking for witnesses to a Courtenay arrest from January. They say on January 5 at around 11:00 p.m., Comox Valley RCMP responded...

Huge turnout at Courtenay Canada Day Parade this morning

City of Courtenay Hussam Elghussein -
Many community members came out to celebrate Canada Day today. Like many places in Canada, Courtenay saw several events take...

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government. On May 7, Premier David Eby...

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Environment Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey. On Monday, the...

This Canada Day is unlike any other; says Premier Eby in statement

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
Many are celebrating a Canada Day unlike any other in recent times. That comes from Premier David Eby, who issued...

Royal Canadian AirForce to fly over this Canada Day

Community Hussam Elghussein -
Communities across Canada will get to see Air Force aircraft fly over on Canada Day.

Island Health urges water safety to prevent drownings

Health Hussam Elghussein -
As people head to the water this summer, Island Health urges you to be water safe. In an Accidental Drowning...

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says BC Minister

Uncategorized Hussam Elghussein -
When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits. In a letter to the Ancient Forest Alliance and Endangered...

BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month. May saw 60...
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BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

2026 BC Election
More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Youths arrested following reports of dangerous e-bike use

RCMP
Comox Valley RCMP have arrested several youths and seized electric bikes and scooters following reports of dangerous riding in Courtenay.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.